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Top Boy

Top Boy

20117.52 Seasons8 EpisodesEnded

Overview

A thrilling and raw crime drama following a gang of drug dealers in Hackney, London - an honest and gripping rendition of inner-city drug and gang culture.

Created by Yann Demange
NetworksChannel 4

Top Cast

Ashley Walters

Ashley Walters

Dushane

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Lisa

Kane Robinson

Kane Robinson

Sully

Themes & Keywords

london, englanddrug crimegangsteroutlaworganized crimeurbangangdrug dealingurban decayhackney, london

About Top Boy

Top Boy is a drama series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of london, england, drug crime, gangster, outlaw, organized crime, urban. Created by Yann Demange, it stars Ashley Walters, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Kane Robinson. A thrilling and raw crime drama following a gang of drug dealers in Hackney, London - an honest and gripping rendition of inner-city drug and gang culture.

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